The Uzbekistan national football team will train in the UAE in January under the leadership of Fabio Cannavaro. The team will hold training sessions and participate in friendly matches during the trip. The Uzbekistan national football team is preparing for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Fabio Cannavaro has called up players including Utkir Yusupov, Vladimir Nazarov, Edem Nemanov, Mahmud Muhhammadjonov, Avazbek Ulmasaliyev, Otabek Akhadow, Dostoonbek Tursunov, Zafarmurod Abdirahmatov, Alibek Davronov, Jakhongir Urozayev, Dilshod Komilov, Ibrokhimkhaliyl Yuldashev, Ibrokhim Ibrokhimov, Khurshid Giyasov, Jasurbek Jaloliddinov, Sherzod Esanov, Kuvondik Roziyev, Abbos Gulomov, Javokhir Husanov, Abrorbek Ismoilov, Ikromjon Aliboyev, Rustam Turdimurodov, Aziz Kholmurodov, Samandarjon Mavlonqulov, Anvarjon Khodjamiyev, Firdavs Abdurohmonov, Alisher Odilov, Oybek Bozorov, Nodirbek Abdurozzakov to join the team.